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KL51 VMD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

116,484 mi
Last recorded116,484 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL51 VMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 116,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper partially held on with cable ties. still secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator appears to have taken an impact/damage

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,081 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just behind rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear High level brake has 3 bulbs out, but still over 50% working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 114,081 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just behind rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear High level brake has 3 bulbs out, but still over 50% working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged At joint of flex pipe and 6" further back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,281 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both light units misting over (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged At joint of flex pipe and 6" further back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock rusting through (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Has lift in the top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Has play in the top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,028 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,018 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,673 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator valve to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 65,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,434 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,434 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 58,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 44,875 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 44,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,240 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,390 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,351 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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KL51 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KL51 VMD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KL51 VMD registered?

KL51 VMD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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